Detroit Tigers News
The latest Detroit Tigers news, rumors and injury updates from ESPN and around the web, updated every few minutes. 13 players are on the injury report.
Tigers headlines
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- Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3ESPN
- Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7ESPN
- Tigers open 3-game series with the PiratesESPN
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- Yohandry Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the TigersESPN
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- CJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1ESPN
- Tigers try to keep home win streak going, host the NationalsESPN
- River Ryan, key piece in Tarik Skubal deal, leads TigersESPN
- River Ryan makes strong debut and Tigers hit 3 home runs in 9-2 win over NationalsESPN
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Injuries
- Kerry Carpenter (RF): 60-Day-IL
The Tigers announced Friday that Carpenter (foot) has ramped up his running and hitting progression with the hope of returning from the injured list before the end of the season, MLB.com reports.
- Burch Smith (RP): 60-Day-IL
Smith underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Aug. 31, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
- Parker Meadows (CF): 60-Day-IL
The Tigers announced Sept. 18 that Meadows (arm) has been taking part in a hitting progression at the team's spring training facility in Florida, MLB.com reports.
- Colt Keith (3B): 10-Day-IL
The Tigers placed Keith on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left thumb sprain.
- Troy Melton (SP): 15-Day-IL
The Tigers placed Melton on the 15-day injured list Monday due to right arm fatigue.
- Kyle Finnegan (RP): 15-Day-IL
The Tigers placed Finnegan on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday, with left groin inflammation.
- Wenceel Perez (RF): 60-Day-IL
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Perez (orbital) is "most likely" done for the season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
- Matt Vierling (CF): 60-Day-IL
The Tigers transferred Vierling (adductor/heel) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
- Will Vest (RP): 60-Day-IL
Vest (elbow) underwent hip surgery Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
- Bailey Horn (RP): 60-Day-IL
Horn (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
- Jake Miller (SP): Day-To-Day
Double-A Erie placed Miller on its 7-day injured list Sunday due to an unspecified issue.
- Trey Sweeney (SS): 60-Day-IL
Sweeney will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery this week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
- Reese Olson (SP): 60-Day-IL
The Tigers placed Olson on the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair Feb. 2 that will result in him missing the 2026 season.